Activity Specialist - (Only in CA)
In addition to the qualifications we seek in all volunteers, as outlined on the Volunteer page, the Activity Specialist role has its own set of parameters:
General Responsibility
Prepare and lead camp activities and keep activity area clean
Specific Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of Camp Director to design and implement assigned activities
- Lead daily activities in area of specialty; write lesson plans as needed
- Teach and monitor proper use of related equipment
- Assist in setting up and packing up activity areas
- Assume or assist with cabin counseling duties as assigned
- Serve as a good example in personal language, behavior, appearance, rest, and health habits
Essential Functions
- Ability to assist campers in emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury)
- Ability to maintain constant supervision of campers when on-duty
- Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate designated activities
- Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
Specific Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- At least 19 years of age
- Training, experience, and certification (if required) in assigned activity area(s)
- Ability to determine need for supplies and equipment, and submit requests prior to camp
- Experience working with/instructing young people
- Ability to put others' needs before own
- Strong work ethic
- Good character/ability to make difficult decisions in the face of adversity
- Ability to relate to adults of all ages, as well as to children
- Flexibility and ability to accept supervision and guidance
- Good communication skills
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults with IBD in a camp setting
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications helpful
- Be physically able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, carry equipment/supplies, etc., often times in inclement weather